Diary of a Cat Mom

By Dagmar Gatell — Creator & Host of Diary of a Cat Mom
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Diary of a Cat Mom is a reflective cat podcast created and hosted by Dagmar Gatell about living in deeper awareness — with your cats, nature, and yourself. Based on real experiences with over 50 cats cared for throughout her life, each episode shares quiet observations, emotional moments, and gentle insights from everyday life with cats. From daily routines and caregiving challenges to grief, gratitude, and the small, meaningful connections that often go unnoticed — this is not a how-to podcast, but a space for reflection shaped by lived experience. Beyond life with cats, Dagmar also explores our connection to nature, personal awareness, and the ways our inner state influences the animals we care for. Because caring for cats is never just about them — it’s about how we show up, feel, and live alongside them. Created for cat lovers who see their cats as family, this podcast offers companionship, perspective, and reassurance — especially during seasons of responsibility, change, and letting go. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and any health concerns should always be discussed with a trusted veterinarian. You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

  1. 3H AGO

    Ep. 59 - Why I Started Taking Care of Myself Before My Cats 🐱💔

    As cat moms, we want to give everything to our cats. But when we constantly put ourselves last, we slowly drain our own energy. In today’s Diary of a Cat Mom podcast entry, I share the reminder that changed the way I care for myself and my kitties — because you cannot truly care for others if you are running empty yourself. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  Why many cat moms forget their own health and energy  The emotional impact of constantly putting yourself last  What the “oxygen mask first” reminder really means  Why self-care helps you become a better caregiver for your cats  Small ways to protect your own energy every day Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 – You Cannot Take Care of Others If You Are Empty  00:14 – How Cat Moms Slowly Drain Their Energy  00:36 – The Oxygen Mask Reminder  00:52 – Taking Care of Yourself First  01:08 – You Cannot Give From an Empty Bucket About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    1 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Ep. 58 - Is Your Cat Just a Pet… or Family? 🐱💭

    Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry asks a simple but powerful question: Is your cat just a pet… or part of your family? A conversation with a friend made me realize how differently we can see the same animal — and how that perspective changes everything. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  The difference between seeing a cat as a pet vs. family  Why emotional awareness deepens your bond with your cat  How observation creates connection  What your relationship with your cat says about how you see lifeTimestamps & Chapters 00:00 – Today’s question  00:10 – The conversation with my friend  00:32 – Seeing cats as “just pets”  00:55 – A completely different perspective  01:15 – How I connect with my cats  01:35 – Beyond daily care tasks  01:45 – What this way of seeing creates About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    2 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Ep. 57 - Losing a Cat Never Gets Easier… This Is What Stays 🐱💔

    Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry is about the hardest part of being a cat mom… saying goodbye. Losing a cat is not just loss—it’s losing a piece of your heart. In this episode, I share what helped me through those moments, and how love stays even after they’re gone. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  Why losing a cat feels so deeply personal  The hardest decision every cat mom faces  How grief changes over time  What helped me stay strong after loss  Why love never leaves, even when they doTimestamps & Chapters 00:00 – The hardest part of being a cat mom  00:12 – Losing a cat is losing part of your life  00:25 – The different ways loss can happen  00:38 – The hardest decision: letting go  00:52 – Staying strong for your other cats  01:05 – The love that never leaves About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    1 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Ep. 56 - Leash Walking… But Your Cat Won’t Walk? 🐱🌿

    Leash walking your cat sounds like a great idea…  until you realize they don’t want to walk at all. In this Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I share what actually changed everything — and why “doing less” gave my cats more peace than trying to make them behave like dogs. What You’ll Learn in the Cat Podcast Episode  Why most cats don’t “walk” on a leash  What your cat actually wants outside  How to turn outdoor time into calm enrichment  Why stillness can be more powerful than activity  A simple way to make your cat feel safe and relaxedTimestamps & Chapters 00:00 – Leash walking… but not really walking  00:07 – What I noticed about my cats outside  00:23 – What they actually want instead  00:40 – How I changed our routine  00:57 – The calm effect afterward  01:07 – Sometimes less is more About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    1 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Ep. 55 - My Body Felt Off… I Didn’t Know Why 🐱💔

    Take care of your body… so you can take care of your cats. In this Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I share a moment that scared me—when my body suddenly felt off, tense, and overwhelmed… and I didn’t understand why. It led me to something simple, but powerful:  your body is always communicating with you. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  What the lymph system does (in simple terms)  Why your body can suddenly feel “off” without clear reason  How awareness removes fear  Small daily habits that support your health  Why your well-being directly affects your cats Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 — Take Care of Your Body for Your Cats  00:06 — When My Body Suddenly Felt Off  00:22 — Feeling Scared Without Knowing Why  00:40 — Discovering the Lymph System  00:55 — What I Do Differently Now  01:10 — Why Your Health Matters for Your Cats About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    1 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Ep. 54 - Your Cat Needs This Every Day (You Just Don’t Know It) 🐾

    Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry is simple, honest, and real. Just a normal day in my life as a cat mom—and the quiet lesson I’ve learned over time: routine creates peace. Not just for me… but for my cats too. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  Why cats feel safer with routine  How small daily habits reduce stress  What a calm cat mom day actually looks like  Why routine benefits both you and your cats  How structure creates emotional connection Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 – A real day as a cat mom  00:06 – Routine creates peace  00:20 – Morning routine  00:45 – Feeding habits  01:05 – Evening time together  01:25 – Calm through structure  01:35 – Closing reflection About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    2 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Ep. 53 - No One Prepares You for This as a Cat Mom 🐾

    Taking care of multiple cats isn’t just emotional—it’s physical too. In today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I’m sharing a quiet truth most people don’t talk about: the strength it takes to show up for your cats every single day. What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode  Why being a cat mom requires physical strength  How daily routines impact your energy and wellbeing  Simple ways to build strength without overwhelm  Why taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your cats Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 — Being strong as a cat mom  00:15 — The physical reality of a multi-cat household  00:30 — Feeling tired and overwhelmed  00:40 — Small daily exercises that help  00:55 — Caring for yourself to care for your cats About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

    1 min

  8. APR 30

    Ep. 52 - Let Go of What You Can’t Control 🐱

    Sometimes, being a cat mom isn’t about doing more—it’s about letting go. In today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I share a simple question that helped me stop overthinking, protect my energy, and show up calmer for my cats. What You’ll Learn in the Cat Podcast Episode  Why overthinking creates unnecessary stress for cat moms  How trying to control everything drains your energy  A simple question that can shift your mindset instantly  How your energy impacts your cats more than you think Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 – Intro  00:03 – We make things harder than they are  00:10 – Trying to fix what we can’t control  00:22 – Overthinking, feeling drained, low energy  00:35 – The question: Can I control this?  00:48 – Acting vs. letting go  00:58 – Keeping your energy strong for you and your cats  01:07 – Closing About the Diary of a Cat Mom Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats. This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian. Most of all, please remember:  You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

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Diary of a Cat Mom is a reflective cat podcast created and hosted by Dagmar Gatell about living in deeper awareness — with your cats, nature, and yourself. Based on real experiences with over 50 cats cared for throughout her life, each episode shares quiet observations, emotional moments, and gentle insights from everyday life with cats. From daily routines and caregiving challenges to grief, gratitude, and the small, meaningful connections that often go unnoticed — this is not a how-to podcast, but a space for reflection shaped by lived experience. Beyond life with cats, Dagmar also explores our connection to nature, personal awareness, and the ways our inner state influences the animals we care for. Because caring for cats is never just about them — it’s about how we show up, feel, and live alongside them. Created for cat lovers who see their cats as family, this podcast offers companionship, perspective, and reassurance — especially during seasons of responsibility, change, and letting go. Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and any health concerns should always be discussed with a trusted veterinarian. You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.

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  • Creator
    By Dagmar Gatell — Creator & Host of Diary of a Cat Mom
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 By Dagmar Gatell, Host of Diary of a Cat Mom
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    Diary of a Cat Mom